Avoid The Halloween Candy Hangover!
October 31st, 2011Halloween is the official start of the holiday season for many of us. This time of year, many of us face daily temptations of leftover candy, yummy baked goods, holidays parties, and more.
Here are some of my best tips to help you to avoid unwanted weight gain, mood swings, and energy spikes and crashes on Halloween! (more…)
As a Busy Woman What Would Help You To Better Manage Your Weight And Wellness?
October 18th, 2011
I’ve created a survey to better support women, please take 5 minutes to answer a few questions.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PF6NDFQ
Thanks and be well,
Pam
Celebrating National Childhood Nutrition Day
October 17th, 2011National Childhood Nutrition Day was created by the American Culinary Federation. It’s part of the ACFEF Chef & Child Foundation and their mission is: “To educate children and families in understanding proper nutrition through community-based initiatives led by the American Culinary Federation chef members, and to be the voice of the culinary industry in its fight against childhood hunger, malnutrition and obesity.”
Childhood Nutrition Day encourages anyone to host an event in celebration of this day and share with children fun ways to eat healthy foods and talk about the benefits of healthy eating.
Restaurant Review: The Green Gourmet
October 9th, 2011I have been meaning to try out The Green Gourmet for several months and I finally got the chance tonight! They are an all organic and natural foods market and café, and buy from local farmers as much as possible. My friend Melissa and her family were in town for a couple of nights, and we decided to check out The Green Gourmet for dinner. Walking in you see the display case on the right and a couple of chalk boards with juice, smoothie, and information on specials. Juice Bar happy hour is 3-5pm, noted! (more…)
Fish Oil: How To Choose The Best And Safest
October 2nd, 2011Fish oil is one of those supplements that we constantly hear about. “Get your Omega-3s, take fish oil!”
So you run to the store, where you are faced with a wall of supplements and 20+ options for fish oil. Go online and there are hundreds of choices. So what is the best choice and how do you narrow down the right one for you and stay within your budget?
There are a few key phrases to look for on your bottle of fish oil. Check for the statement, “molecularly distilled”. This is a process by which the oil is spun rapidly to separate toxic metals and other impurities from the fish oil, making it safe for consumption. Some manufacturer’s also state their product is FREE of PCBs and heavy toxic metals.
You can also look for the NSF quality seal on the supplement label. This label means the product was tested and is clear of heavy metals, which include, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury. NSF created an independent testing standard and product certification program for dietary supplements. Choosing products with this seal will ensure the product meets high industry standards to protect your safety. This is a voluntary program, so not all products will have this particular label, this just provides you with one more way to achieve peace of mind.
You want your fish oil to contain at least 1000mg of combined EPA and DHA. Check the label for other ingredients and review the fish oil source, such as anchovy, mackerel, sardine, or salmon. Avoid products that contain titanium dioxide, this goes for any dietary supplement. Scan label to ensure you are not sensitive to other ingredients, such as soy, wheat, or nuts.
